Compare 2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Honda Civic vs 2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Ford Focus
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2014 Honda Civic
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2014 Hyundai Elantra
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4-Door Sedan S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Focus 4-Door Sedan S 26 36 $15,843 $16,810
Focus 4-Door Sedan SE 26 36 $17,358 $18,615
Focus 4-Door Sedan Titanium 26 37 $21,975 $23,565
Focus 5-Door HB SE 26 36 $17,824 $19,115
Focus 5-Door HB ST 23 32 $22,486 $24,115
Focus 5-Door HB Titanium 26 37 $22,441 $24,065
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2-Door CVT EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX 29 38 $19,600 $21,090
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L 29 38 $20,942 $22,540
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi 29 38 $22,331 $24,040
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT LX 30 39 $17,655 $18,990
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual EX 28 36 $18,859 $20,290
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,915 $18,190
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si 22 31 $21,173 $22,790
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,562 $24,290
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,359 $22,990
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires & Navi 22 31 $22,747 $24,490
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT 44 47 $22,882 $24,635
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV 44 47 $22,882 $24,635
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather 44 47 $23,993 $25,835
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV 44 47 $23,993 $25,835
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi 44 47 $24,270 $26,135
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather 44 47 $25,381 $27,335
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV 44 47 $25,381 $27,335
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV 44 47 $24,270 $26,135
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG 27 38 $25,260 $26,640
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG w/Navi 27 38 $27,770 $29,290
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX 30 39 $19,600 $21,090
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L 30 39 $21,127 $22,740
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi 30 39 $22,516 $24,240
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT HF 31 41 $18,535 $19,940
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT LX 30 39 $17,841 $19,190
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual LX 28 36 $17,100 $18,390
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si 22 31 $21,359 $22,990
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,747 $24,490
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,544 $23,190
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4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited 27 37 $20,719 $21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV 27 37 $20,719 $21,650
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SE 28 38 $17,582 $18,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport 24 35 $21,704 $22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport PZEV 24 34 $21,704 $22,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual SE 27 37 $16,687 $17,200
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport 24 34 $20,766 $21,700
Elantra Coupe 2-Door 24 34 $18,972 $19,600
Elantra Coupe 2-Door PZEV 24 34 $18,972 $19,600
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic 24 33 $19,024 $19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic w/Blue Int 24 33 $19,024 $19,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual 24 34 $18,074 $18,750
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual w/Blue Int 24 34 $18,074 $18,750
Pricing
Invoice Price
$15,843
$19,600
$20,719
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$16,810
$21,090
$21,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$280 / month
$352 / month
$361 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.8
8.0
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
Even without considering the top-performance ST, the 2014 Ford Focus is one of the best-driving small cars on the market--with the impression of being an accessible premium car, not a spruced-up econobox. The 2014 Honda Civic brings better refinement back to the lineup, but there's more to come, we're told. The Hyundai Elantra already had the bases covered--we'll see if a new engine and new tuning draws it even closer to best in class.
TCC Likes
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 29 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 38 mpg 37 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90.7 82.6 95.6
Front Hip Room (in)
53.9 53.2 53.5
Second Leg Room (in)
33.2 30.8 33.1
Front Head Room (in)
38.3 37.7 40
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
52.7 49 52.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 55.1 55.9
Second Head Room (in)
38 34.3 37.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.7 52.2 54.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9 42.2 43.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.4 59.9 61.6
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 103.2 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.8 69 69.9
Track Width, Front (in)
61.2 59 61.1
Length, Overall (in)
178.5 177.9 179.1
Height, Overall (in)
57.7 55 56.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - 5.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.2 11.7 14.8
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
9 10.2 10.3
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9 NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 11.1 11
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA NA
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.4 13.2 12.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36 35.5 34.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P215/45HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P215/45HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2935 2863 2818
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 X 5.5 16 X 6.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 X 5.5 16 X 6.5 17 X 7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590 410 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- - 90
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
146 @ 4450 129 @ 4300 130 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 6500 143 @ 6500 145 @ 6500
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 33 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 38 37
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 29 27
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.67 3.20 - 0.52 4.44
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.82 3.94 2.94
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 - 1.83
Trans Type
5 1 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80 - 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.72 5.67 3.44
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14 - 2.73
Trans Order Code
44Z NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 - 1.39
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - 0.77
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Focus Honda Civic Coupe Hyundai Elantra
Body Style
Sedan Coupe Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 5.5 (Est) 5.8
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- NA -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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